Astute People
Senior Connections Development Manager
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Astute’s Power Team Recruitment
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading heat network provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior Connections Development Manager for its London office.
Salary and Benefits
- Up to £80,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
- Bonus
- Pension
- Flexible working
- Private Health Care Plan
- Electric Car Lease Scheme
- Continuing Learning and Development Opportunities
Role Overview
The Senior Connections Development Manager plays a crucial role in driving the growth of heat networks. If you’re a seasoned professional in this field, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Head of Connections Development
- Identify and develop new connection opportunities across existing buildings, regeneration projects, and new developments within heat network areas.
- Build and manage relationships with developers, local authorities, building owners, and public sector stakeholders to secure new business.
- Lead commercial negotiations, developing Heads of Terms and supporting Connection & Supply Agreements through to contract award.
- Work closely with technical, commercial, legal, and delivery teams to create commercially viable customer solutions.
- Act as a local ambassador for the company, engaging with regional stakeholders and promoting the benefits of heat networks.
- Manage and develop a strong sales pipeline through the CRM system, providing market intelligence and supporting long-term network growth strategies.
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Professional Qualifications
There are no specific qualification requirements for this role, but we are looking for someone with the following experience:
- Proven experience building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Experience in project-based, start-up, or high-growth environments.
- Experience within infrastructure, energy, utilities, property, or major projects (desirable).
- Experience developing complex commercial agreements or long-term customer contracts (desirable).
- Knowledge of district heating, energy systems, or low-carbon infrastructure (desirable).
- Experience working with developers, local authorities, or public sector organizations (desirable).
Personal Skills
The Senior Connections Development Manager role would suit someone who has:
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- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments.
- Entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset.
- Collaborative, hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in.
- Adaptable and able to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments.
Application Process
If you’re a Senior Connections Development Manager and are looking to work for an organization that plays a leading role in delivering the next generation of heat infrastructure, then submit your CV to apply today.
Equal Opportunities
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavor to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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